birdsong
|bird/song|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈbɜrdˌsɔŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈbɜːdˌsɒŋ/
musical bird sounds
Etymology
Etymology Information
'birdsong' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'brid' meaning 'bird' and 'sang' meaning 'song'.
Historical Evolution
'brid' and 'sang' transformed into the Middle English words 'bird' and 'song', eventually becoming the modern English word 'birdsong'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the song of birds', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the musical sounds made by birds, especially as a form of communication.
The forest was filled with the sound of birdsong.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/26 04:42